Is February a good time to visit Thessaloniki?

February is not an optimal month for Thessaloniki (Score: 46/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.

How warm is it in Thessaloniki in February?

In February, Thessaloniki sees daily highs of 12°C. Nights cool to 4°C, with a daily average of 8°C. Peaks reach around 19°C, the coldest nights around -4°C — frost does occur.

How much rain falls in Thessaloniki in February?

In February, Thessaloniki receives an average of 34 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.

How many sunshine hours does Thessaloniki get in February?

Thessaloniki averages 5 sunshine hours per day in February — below the annual average.

How warm is the water in Thessaloniki in February?

Water temperature in Thessaloniki in February averages 11°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.

Thessaloniki · February

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Climate Overview

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Ø day, ↑ warmest🌡Ø day↑ warmest	10° (50°)18° (64°)	12° (54°)19° (66°)	16° (61°)23° (73°)	20° (68°)26° (79°)	26° (79°)31° (88°)	31° (88°)36° (97°)	33° (91°)37° (99°)	33° (91°)37° (99°)	28° (82°)33° (91°)	22° (72°)28° (82°)	17° (63°)23° (73°)	12° (54°)18° (64°)
Ø night, ↓ coldest🌡Ø night↓ coldest	3° (37°)-5° (23°)	4° (39°)-4° (25°)	6° (43°)-1° (30°)	10° (50°)4° (39°)	14° (57°)9° (48°)	20° (68°)14° (57°)	22° (72°)17° (63°)	22° (72°)17° (63°)	18° (64°)12° (54°)	13° (55°)6° (43°)	9° (48°)2° (36°)	4° (39°)-4° (25°)
☀️Sunshine	4h UV 4	5h UV 4	6h UV 6	7h UV 7	8h UV 8	9h UV 8	10h UV 9	9h UV 8	8h UV 7	6h UV 5	5h UV 4	4h UV 3
🌊Water Temp	11° (52°)	11° (52°)	13° (55°)	16° (61°)	20° (68°)	25° (77°)	28° (82°)	29° (84°)	27° (81°)	23° (73°)	18° (64°)	13° (55°)
🌧Rain Days	4d38mm (1.5")	4d34mm (1.3")	6d47mm (1.8")	4d35mm (1.4")	4d46mm (1.8")	4d42mm (1.6")	2d30mm (1.2")	2d25mm (1.0")	4d43mm (1.7")	4d46mm (1.8")	4d35mm (1.4")	5d53mm (2.1")

Best travel time current monthØ = average · ↑ warmest day · ↓ coldest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data

Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.

February in Thessaloniki is on the cool side — with highs around 12°C (54°F) it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.

Temperatures reach a maximum of 12°C (54°F) during the day and drop to 4°C (39°F) at night — warm layers recommended. Peaks reach around 19°C (66°F), the coldest nights around -4°C (25°F) — frost does occur. With 5 sunshine hours per day and 4 rain days (34 mm (1.3 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. At 11°C (52°F), the water is still quite cool in February — a wetsuit may be useful.

Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.

Packing list for Thessaloniki in February

Warm jacket
Jumpers and warm layers
Long trousers
Warm shoes
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
Travel first-aid kit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is February a good time to visit Thessaloniki?: February is not an optimal month for Thessaloniki (Score: 46/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
How warm is it in Thessaloniki in February?: In February, Thessaloniki sees daily highs of 12°C (54°F). Nights cool to 4°C (39°F), with a daily average of 8°C (46°F). Peaks reach around 19°C (66°F), the coldest nights around -4°C (25°F) — frost does occur.
How much rain falls in Thessaloniki in February?: In February, Thessaloniki receives an average of 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
How many sunshine hours does Thessaloniki get in February?: Thessaloniki averages 5 sunshine hours per day in February — below the annual average.
How warm is the water in Thessaloniki in February?: Water temperature in Thessaloniki in February averages 11°C (52°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.